Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, Alaafin elect, will tonight hold the last lap of traditional rites (Oro Ipebi) at the Sango Shrine, Koso, Oyo town.
Bode Durojaiye, director, media and publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo, in a release, said that the Alaafin Owoade, would be accompanied by members of the traditional council, the Oyo mesi, princes and princesses from all the royal families, traditional religion priests, the Baales, and a cross section of residents.
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It stated that the royal father will sleep over at the shrine where he will be worn with the Sango crown by Baba Mogba in the early morning of Saturday, as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo.
After the wearing of Sango crown, everybody present at the historical event, including the Oyo mesi members,will prostrate and say “Kabiyesi” to the Alaafin.
The activity is a prelude to the official coronation ceremony that will take place on April 5, 2025 at the open field of Oliveth Heights, Oyo.
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